Backwards Talk vs Mirror Mic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backwards Talk
This app reverses typed phrases, allowing you to record yourself speaking them backward. It then plays back your recording forwards, so you can hear how close you were to the original. It's a fun and addictive way to challenge your speaking and listening skills.
- Reverse typed phrases
- Record yourself speaking backwards
- Hear playback forwards
- Challenge friends
- Train your ear
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Ever wondered what you sound like... backwards? With Backwards Talk, you type a phrase, the app flips it, and you try to say it in reverse. Then, it reverses your recording—so you can hear how close you got to the original phrase. It’s weird, hilarious, and oddly addictive. It’s like a party trick for your brain. • Type any phrase • Get it reversed instantly • Record yourself trying to say it backwards • Hear it played back—forwards! Perfect for challenges with friends, training your ear, or just laughing at your own weird noises. “correct” has never sounded so wrong.
Mirror Mic
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Mirror Mic is a fast and playful reverse voice recorder for iPhone and iPad. Record in one tap, hear your voice mirrored instantly, and build clips you will want to replay and share. What you can do: - Record your voice and auto-mirror audio. - Play with seek, speed control, loop, and voice effects. - Save, rename, favorite, and share recordings. - Take phrase challenges and track your streak. - Build a tap-to-play soundboard from your best clips. Premium includes: - Longer recordings. - Full speed controls and voice effects. - Expanded soundboard access. - Ad-free experience. Privacy first: - Core recordings are stored locally on your device. - Works offline for recording, playback, and library actions. Privacy Policy: https://speakbackwards.storepage.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backwards Talk at none against Mirror Mic's 3. Backwards Talk also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mirror Mic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Backwards Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backwards Talk ships an update every 5 days, Mirror Mic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backwards Talk | Mirror Mic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Ekstrom | Scale Initiative LTD |
In-app purchases
Backwards Talk
No in-app purchases
Mirror Mic
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$2.99
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